Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- King Edward I and York
- First World War Memorial
- The End of the Abbey
- The New Theatre
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of the God Mars
- A Pipkin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The York Hoard
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Norman Window Frame
- Statue of an Athlete
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Shopping Centres
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Medieval Minster